After 2 long and tedious days, the tranquil walk to Santo Domingo was a welcomed change today. Starting with the rising sun in the crisp morning air, we travelled wide country roads through lush vineyards and remote farmlands for most of the way.
Fourteen miles later, we entered the ancient town of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, which is intimately linked to the Camino. The story is told that, after being turned away by Benedictine monasteries, Domingo Garcia (later Saint Dominic) dedicated his life to improving the route for pilgrims in the 11th century. He built a hospital, now the magnificent Parador de Santo Domingo where we stayed, and a church that evolved into the historic Cathedral in the town square of Plaza del Santo. The Cathedral is famous for housing a pair of live hen and rooster in a gothic henhouse to commemorate a miracle by Saint Dominic. Too long to tell here - I know that our dear friend Camino Jim would be more than happy to regale you with the story.
Oh, I know many of you are wondering about my feet. They are slowly improving but still have not fully accepted the fact that I will not abort the 500-mile walk no matter how they try to dissuade me. So I have proposed a truce - I will slow down the pace and give my feet a breather every few hours and, in return, they will transport me to Santiago with at least a modicum of comfort. I am doing my part and patiently waiting to see how my feet will transport me to Belorado tomorrow.
~ Buen Camino, Carol ~
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteMom says: "Will it cost you to take a day off? Maybe it will help your feet. Ask God to walk with you. We'll be walking with you. We'll be thinking about you in your walk. From a caring Father and Mother and Suzanne."
Carol,
ReplyDeleteDad says: "Wishing I could walk next to you but my age stops me from doing any such thing. I wish I was with you. All our love and kisses and hugs from Mommy and Daddy."
She's a rich girl
ReplyDeleteShe don't try to hide it
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
He's a poor boy
Empty as a pocket
Empty as a pocket with nothing to lose
Sing Ta na na
Ta na na na
She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes
She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
People say she's crazy
She got diamonds on the soles of her shoes
Well that's one way to lose these
Walking blues
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
She was physically forgotten
Then she slipped into my pocket
With my car keys
She said you've taken me for granted
Because I please you
Wearing these diamonds
And I could say Oo oo oo
Sweetheart,
ReplyDeleteWe missed you tonight when Jeff played "she's got diamonds on the soles of her shoes". I do hope those tiny little feet start to fall in line and get you to Santiago. You continue to amaze me and I know you will complete this adventure. Love you and keep the photos coming it helps me appreciate what you are enduring and enjoying.
Your Hubby
OK, I think your plan is good for the feet. I hope it works. If I had to guess, knowing you, you were going full blast. Slowing down and resting will pay off down the line. Pace yourself. I am pulling for you. Smell the roses. The photos are terrific. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI think Eddie is right on in what she said! All of it - full blast, slowing down and resting, pacing yourself, rooting for you, terrific photos. Eddie said it all! Big hugs here as well as ditto to Eddie! Love, Suzetta
ReplyDeleteI sent your blog info to Connie and she wrote back: " I just read Carol's entire blog of her adventure to date. She is a truly amazing woman!!! Not only is she making the walk, she takes beautiful photos and writes fascinating stories at the end of each day. I would be headed for dinner, a hot shower and a comfy bed." She ask me to pass along her remarks with big hugs and she and David are following your blog.
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